The Tyrant of the Continent is Fallen, Europe is Free, England Rejoices

Thomas Rowlandson British
Publisher Rudolph Ackermann, London British
Subject Napoléon Bonaparte French

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Napoleon shown with his throne overturned, being grasped about the knees by the devil. He looks at the sword of justice in the sky, and a voice that says: "Thou'rt doom'd to Pain, at which the Demn'd will tremble, And take their own for Joys"

The Tyrant of the Continent is Fallen, Europe is Free, England Rejoices, Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London), Hand-colored etching

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